Vote for the War Powers Resolution

I am writing to urge you to defend Congress's constitutional authority over decisions involving the use of U.S. military force. The Constitution deliberately places the power to declare war with Congress so that decisions of such gravity are made by the American people through their elected representatives, not unilaterally by the executive branch. The War Powers Resolution of 1973 (50 U.S.C. 1541-1548) exists to enforce this principle and preserve democratic accountability. Recent public discussion about using U.S. military force to seize or compel control over Greenland raises serious constitutional and diplomatic concerns. Greenland is associated with Denmark, a longstanding U.S. ally and NATO partner. Any use of force in this context would be an extraordinary decision that only Congress, acting on behalf of the people, has the legal authority to authorize. I respectfully ask that you reaffirm Congress's war powers and oppose any use of military force absent explicit congressional approval.